63, died Tuesday at his home. Born in Van Wert County, he was an Army veteran and retired in 1985 after 31 years at International Harvester. He also had been a farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Michelle M. Hill of Monroeville, Ind; two sons, Steven F. of Wren and Troy A. of Decatur, Ind.; a brother, Harold LaVaughn of Willshire; a sister, Barbara E. DeBolt of Fort Wayne; and a grandchild.

The Van Wert County native retired in 1985 from International Harvester after 31 years of service, was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Schumm, American Legion Adams Post 43 and was an Army veteran.

Surviving are a daughter, Michelle M. Hill of Monroeville, Ind.; sons Steven F. of Wren and Troy A. of Decatur, Ind.; a brother, Harold La Vaughn of Willshire; a sister, Barbara E. DeBolt of Fort Wayne; and one grandchild.